I came here with a friend last week. This place has been here forever, but it's the kind of place where if you blink, you miss it. Parking is on the street only. There is no dedicated lot. I wasn't even sure they were open when we stopped by. It took a few minutes to find an employee. Once we did, he was kind and helpful. I ordered four tacos, and I forget what my friend ordered. But it wasn't an expensive lunch. We waited for what seemed like forever for everything to be ready. Walking around outside, the building looks like a shack. I'm not even sure there is running water inside. It has the same siding as the apartments behind it, so I wonder if it's ran by someone who lives there? Or if they cook in their home and bring it there? I have no idea. This seems very similar to Joey's Pizza in that as long as you close your eyes and don't pay attention to where your food is coming from, it'll be great. Food itself was quite tasty and enjoyable. We took ours to-to and went home. Seating is an outdoor table only. Which seems more appropriate just for waiting to get the food than to actually eat it there. Would I return? If I happen to be driving by and they're open, yes. I can't say I'd go out of my way to eat here though. But it was certainly tasty for a tiny little dive. read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - Menu. - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Amazing food! We had carne asada tacos and burritos. Very flavorful!!! Huge portions of meat. Staff was very kind!

The man who owns this place is super friendly and makes amazing food. This place is located on the corner, maybe connected to his own house, but walk up to the window and place your order and you can sit at the tables outside. I did not get a photo but the burrito de lengua was absolutely amazing. I'm not sure if he made the tortilla himself but it tasted homemade, almost buttery with flakey flavor. It was cheesy, the beans had great flavor and the rice too. He really packs a lot of flavor into his food. The tacos are always amazing and has jalepeno, carrot, and lettuce chunks in a pico de gallon mixture. They are a little spicy which is perfect. The meat is always so tasty, every piece of meat we've tried so far. read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - Cabeza and tripa tacos - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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They always have the yummiest burrito I've ever had tasted and the person who always greets me. I don't know if they're the owner or if they just work there but they are super sweet and super polite. I 100% the ambience is just always peaceful when I normally go read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - A shredded beef burrito - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Customer service was great, friendly and attentive. Tacos were amazing filled with delicious meat and home made pico, you have the option to have it a little spicy or not. Sitting outside was clean, definitely coming back. read more

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This is kind of a hidden gem, for me at least! I never really go out far into springfield but I started buying breakfast burritos from here, and the salsa verde is super good from here. Me encanta. The meat is literally fresh, the food is fresh, they cook it right in front of you, it's good quality. The service is quick, and they're friendly as well, the vibe is standard, it's just a food truck essentially but the food is great so that's all that matters. They have tables and chairs set up which is appreciated! Definitely check out their breakfast burritos as well as regular burritos! Be sure to get extra salsa verde because it's that good! read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - carne asada burrito, birria torta - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Stopped by with my son for a burrito and some tacos on a rainy Sunday evening. The food was good. It's a small window on the stroad.

This place is our go to for tacos and burritos for the last few years. The guy that runs it is really nice and the food is fantastic

Everytime I come to Springfield, I stop here and have a couple street tacos,or I'll get a yummy burrito to fuel myself for the day. It's not much when you walk or drive by, but it's really the quality of the food that comes out. The employees that are there are nice and friendly, and they're super quick when making an order. I love this place and always look forward to coming for a visit. read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - The signage outside on 15th street. - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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I made a special trip over here for the veggie taco & thought I reviewed it? Whatever- the end story is that is was so good, I brought my person all the way cross town to get another the next week. And I will do so again- Well worth checking out! read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - a sign for taqueria el treneco - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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Love El Trenecito! Awesome local place with delicious food. You can taste and see that they care about each meal they serve.

Señor is so sweet and makes delicious food. Please come try this place. He has so much care for the food and you can tell. The tripa, pollo, and asada have each been excellent. I recommend the burrito. read more

so much better than any other mexican food i've had in eugene! $20 for 2 people and it was plenty of food and we got a drink. the salsas were good, food was delicious, and outdoor seating was nice with the weather. will definitely come again! read more

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Ok . I cheat and try other places searching for the best burritos. And, there are several places that are darn good. Then I come back for my chorizo and carnitas burritos. There is only one " Best" and Taqueria El Trencito is it!! read more

Taqueria El Trenecito is a hidden gem of authentic Mexican cuisine. Their queso tacos are one of the few things I crave in the Eugene/Springfield area. My favorite are their lengua tacos. They offer exceptional sauces. and despite the remarkable quality of their food, the price point remains unbeatable. This is one of the few places I make sure to visit whenever I'm in Eugene/Springfield. read more

Hands-down, my favorite spot for Mexican food! Everyone I've encountered at the window has been so kind. The food is excellent! Every Takeaway container I get is packed and the tacos always have the perfect amount of toppings. The salsa?! Incredible, and they're not stingy with it either. The spiciest one is so good I have to get extra! One time I was waiting in my car for my order (he estimated 10 minutes as there were other guests there) and within 5 minutes he brought it over to the car for me so it stayed hot and fresh! I come here every week and I'll continue to do so happily because of the excellent food, excellent service, and excellent atmosphere. read more

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Best authentic street tacos in Eugene, hands down. Went here with my friends and everyone loved it. read more

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Great food... wish they stayed on top of their posted hours though. Annoying to plan a lunch there for me and my employees only to show up to a closed door 2-1/2 hours after they said they're open. read more

QUÈ comida sabrosa! My Duckling discovered this haven early in her collegiate career. Since she did, it's a must go to when we visit from CO. We weren't able to call ahead and we still walked away with more than enough for our graduation celebration (so sorry to the lovely gents waiting for their food)! So worth the wait, these tacos remind me of living in San Miguel, so delicious, fresh, and made with love. Gracias amigo. Tiene un talento especial y estamos tan feliz conocerte! read more

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Best tacos I've had up here no bs from texas and these hit the spot for sure. I will be coming again and again.

BEST TACOS IN EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD AREA!! Super authentic flavors, the meat was juicy and incredibly flavorful, but with the amazing salsas it was OFF THE CHARTS. We ordered the Pollo and Chorizo tacos which initially weren't our first choice, so they sell our early, but they were soooo good. Totally worth the drive from south Eugene. Also, the guy was super nice and gave me a free soda for waiting in the cold Highly Recommend!! read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Great food, decent location. Food is made fresh and the owner is a humble and hard worker. Only downside is the surrounding area.

This is a decent spot for a burrito or torta, though I don't come out of my way to come here. The quality of food has been variable and the flavors are unremarkable. The asada burritos are absolutely not worth $9, while the chicken burritos are better in terms of taste and value. They make creamy style salsa. read more

This place is a hidden gem. I won't get burritos or tacos elsewhere now. This is authentic, tasty, fresh Mexican food. I can vouch for anything carne asada that they have. Prices are also very good for the product! read more

Best Mexican north of San Francisco! Get the quesatacos and you'll be back for breakfast.

I don't generally go to this part of town but I have heard of this place for a long time and it was long over due to check this place out. Yes it is right in the heart of the GHETTO, but don't let that fool you! This guy knows how to cook up some street taco's that will make you think you are South of the boarder! I had the carne asada and let me tell you the flavor was nothing like any of the taco carts in the Eugene/Springfield area! I felt like I was in L.A or S.D eating at the good carts! I am giving just 4 star just because of location it seemed hard to park, and it was expensive to eat the cheese quesadilla was just as much as the rest of the quesadillas. read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - Carne asada taco's - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

I went to Taqueria El Trenecito after a long day of swimming at Mount Pisgah, and let me tell you, the tacos/burrito hit the spot and left me wanting to buy more to take home for later! The cart is small, but has plenty of outdoor seating and a fantastic menu full of delicious flavors. I opted for a carnitas taco while my friends got a quesadilla and asada burrito! All were great! If you've been on the fence about coming here, please do!! I can't wait to come back! read more

This tiny location took me by surprise just because of the outside look of the place. I ordered a couple burritos for me and the family and the food was great! Definitely worth my money's worth. The owner was even nice enough to gift us sodas! Who does that out of good will now a days???? Obviously him! He was super kind and nice to do that! I will definitely come back one day. read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - Carne Azada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

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Whoaaaa! Tacos are delish, prepared right in front of you. Very courteous, I couldn't really hear him bc of mask and I felt bad having him repeat himself, so I told him to tell me in Spanish BEST hope in the wall taco stop EVER!!!!! I got 2 birria tacos, 1 lengua, 1 tripa! F****** AMAZING!!! Flavor right in point. Oh!!!! Only takes cash read more

First time tonight. Delicious carnitas burrito. Green and red salsa quite tasteful as well!

I ordered 2 asada tacos and 1 pollo - best street tacos I've ever had. The beef was seasoned, tortillas were grilled & so tasty, and their house made salsa verde was delicious. This place is on the up & up. A Springfield must. read more

Taqueria El Trenecito - Best authentic tacos in the greater Eugene area ! - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Not wearing gloves or masks while cooking food. Very rude teenage girl cooking food w long hair not pulled up, no mask, and no gloves. No running water in taco stand. Flies everywhere. I saw a older man washing dishes using outside watering hose. I refused to eat food but my friends did. All got diarrhea. read more

very friendly owner and he made some of the best mexican food since coming up here. i almost wanna keep it a secret but i gotta get the word out i think. this is 2022 no more gatekeeping. read more

This is a hidden gem of Eugene/Springfield. Not only do you get your bang for your buck, but the bang you get is worth it (aka it is very tasty). The service is very friendly as well. My go to is the chorizo, al pastor and any of the beef tacos. Ask for avocado! read more

Not your most conventional restaurant, but had some of the best most authentic Mexican food I have ever had. I got a chicken, pork, & asada taco & they were all incredible. Very flavorful salsa as well. The service was great & the wait wasn't very long. The price was super reasonable for the value of food you get. Dump your Taco Bell & come give this place a try! read more

"Omg" I think to myself as I bite into my carne asada burrito... (I slurp to myself) After a 15 minute wait in line - I finally got to enjoy the fruit of my patience. Mmmm!! (as I take another bite) What struck me the most about this meal was the authenticity... and a perfect and I mean perfect balance of ingredients.... Not like some places where you'll get a ton of rice on your burrito... no this is heaven... Dont go for the ambience - go for the burritos !!!! **** Approved for deliciousness !! ****** read more

Ordered: Veggie burrito, yes avocado. All three salsas. Usually I forgo dairy, this time I let it slide. Juicey, rich, creamy, fresh, flavorful. The salsas are amazing, mild has a delicious tangyness to it and the hottest is just hot enough without being spicey per-se. Pretty standard americana burrito ingredients with the pico and iceberg (not a huge fan of that iceberg flavor but that's just me, and it's a fairly standard burrito ingredient).The rice and beans were yummy. Gentleman making the food was wonderful, will definitely return and order without the cheese and sour cream so my stomach isn't so burdened. read more

Doesn't look like much, but the food is great! Really well done! I had an Asada and adovada quesatacos and they were some of the best I've ever had. read more

Food is amazing and the owner (i'm assuming) is always super friendly. Highly recommend for a good burrito.

Still great! This little gem has been around a few years, and offers great tacos and superb tortas. Occasionally you can get a true Michoacan specialty called tacos de buche - the pork equivalent of beef tripas. Boiled pork stomach, chopped fine and seared on a hot griddle. Sounds awful but is some of the most tender and flavorful meat you could ask for on a taco. A well-kept secret worth the time to find! read more

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